Share of £900k investment distributed to build safer communities and prevent crime
Communities in Herefordshire are set to benefit from a share of a £900,000 investment as part of the Safer Communities project – a joint partnership between the Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion and Herefordshire Council. The funding will be distributed between nine community-based, innovative projects to bring communities closer together and prevent crime across […]
Schools across West Mercia receive mini police officer after winning PCC competition
A poster competition giving school children an opportunity to express what road safety means to them has seen eight schools across West Mercia named winners! More than 700 creative posters were submitted by 24 primary schools as part of Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s competition in December. More information of the winners in each […]
Worcestershire communities to benefit from £2 million investment
PCC John Campion, West Mercia Police and Worcestershire County Council are working together to address the root causes of crime and improve lives for Worcestershire communities. The Safer Worcestershire project will see a total of £2 million invested in communities across the county over a two-year period. The key areas of focus will be around: […]
PCC backs initiatives to tackle road safety concerns by £280k
Over a quarter of a million pounds will fund projects to make roads safer across West Mercia, as part of Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion’s Road Safety Fund. The PCC is committed to making roads safer in West Mercia and the investments across the three counties are another step forwards on this journey. With […]
Virtual reality to educate teens on knife and gang crime in West Mercia
Focused on tackling youth-related crime, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is funding an innovate initiative to engage young people across West Mercia. Using virtual reality to educate youngsters about the consequences of carrying a knife or becoming a victim of gang crime, ‘Virtual Decisions’ will be heading into classrooms and youth centres across West […]
PCC to hold filmed session on West Mercia Police’s work to tackle child sexual exploitation
Committed to protecting the most vulnerable in our society, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion is focusing on West Mercia Police’s progress to implement its recommendations to safeguard children. A judge-led independent inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Telford led to a report which was published in July 2022. This report produced 47 recommendations for […]
PCC focuses on public priorities in performance meeting with police Chief
Focusing on the public’s policing priorities, PCC John Campion held a formal meeting with West Mercia Police’s Temporary Chief Constable (T/CC), Alex Murray on key performance metrics. Committed to ensuring local communities have confidence in West Mercia Police, the PCC raised inconsistencies in confidence levels across the three counties. To increase confidence levels across […]
Online survivor pathway launches in West Mercia
A new website to help anyone find out more about sexual violence support services in their area is now live. Providing a safe online space for survivors of all ages, supporters, and professionals, ‘The Survivor Pathway’ has a comprehensive list of services in West Mercia and information on how to easily access them. Funded by […]
PCC believes latest Inquiry will address police behaviour
PCC John Campion has welcomed recommendations outlined within a damning inquiry into the tragic death of Sarah Everard, and the disturbing behaviour of her killer. The Angiolini Inquiry, published today, has outlined a number of recommendations for police forces including the need to improve the investigation of indecent exposure and the vetting process for police […]
Open letter from PCC
Democracy forms the foundation of our communities in West Mercia, giving us all the power to act, speak or think freely. But these freedoms are fragile and need continuous attention. The recent protests we have seen play out across the country have seen a small but vocal minority overstepping the line of peaceful expression and […]
